Rwanda’s agricultural export revenues have surpassed the $1 billion mark for the first time, reaching $1.1 billion during the 2025–2026 fiscal year, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB).
The figure represents a 24.3% increase from the $893 million recorded in the 2024–2025 fiscal year, making it the highest annual export earnings ever recorded by Rwanda’s agricultural sector.
NAEB attributes the growth to improvements across the agricultural export value chain, including stronger export infrastructure, enhanced product traceability, improved quality assurance and compliance with international standards.
The sector has also benefited from expanded market promotion, greater market diversification and improved logistics, alongside stronger links between Rwandan exporters and international buyers.
NAEB says increased productivity, farmer empowerment and the adoption of innovation and technology have also contributed to the growth.
The milestone comes as Rwanda seeks to increase the value of its agricultural exports while moving toward greater value addition and competitiveness in international markets.
NAEB Chief Executive Officer Claude Bizimana described surpassing the $1 billion mark as a significant achievement for the sector, saying the focus will now be on further increasing export earnings, diversifying products and markets, strengthening value addition and building resilience.
The agency says the progress supports Rwanda’s broader objectives under the Second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) and the Fifth Strategic Plan for Agriculture Transformation (PSTA5).
The latest figures highlight the growing contribution of agriculture to Rwanda’s export economy and the increasing importance of improving productivity, quality and market access to sustain growth in the sector.
